That's your Skeleton
The group of bones that form the frame for your body is called the
Skeleton
The strong, elastic tissues that connect bones are called
ligaments
The strong, flexible tissue that is found between joints and cushions them is called
When a muscle is stretched too far that it is torn, it is called a
Strain
Muscles you can control are called
Voluntary muscles
The 33 bones in your spine that protect the spinal cord are called the
The place where two or more bones come together is called
a joint
Immovable joints can be found in the
skull
Fracture
The involuntary muscle found in the heart is called the _________ muscle
Cardiac
The four jobs of the bones are
To SUPPORT the body, PROTECT organs, PRODUCE blood cells, and STORE minerals
Where is the patella located?
The knee
This type of joint allows only back-and-forth movement
Hinge Joint
An injury to the ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels that happens when a joint is twisted too hard is called a
Sprain
Most organs inside your body are made of a type of involuntary muscle called
Smooth muscle
The soft, jellylike material that some bones contain that is used to produce new blood cells is called
Marrow
Point to your femur
The big top leg bone that connects the pelvis to the knee
This type of joint allows side-to-side movement
Pivot Joint
When you bend your arm, your muscles are working in pairs. One muscle ____________ while the other muscle ______________.
A group of stretchy tissues that moves a part of your body is called a
Muscle
Bones have a _____________ outer layer and a light, _____________ inner layer.
hard, spongy.
Where is your sternum?
Point to middle of chest
This type of joint allows movement in many directions
Ball-and-Socket Joint
Skeletal muscular system
Elastic tissues that connect muscles to bones or muscles to muscles are called
Tendons